News: Suppliers
6 October 2026
Greece’s METLEN signs second long-term commercial gallium supply agreement
Multi-national industrial and energy company METLEN Energy & Metals S.A. of Athens, Greece — which operates the only vertically integrated bauxite, alumina and primary aluminium production unit in the European Union (EU) — has signed a long-term commercial agreement with a major Japanese chemical company for the future supply of gallium, representing up to 16% of METLEN’s total annual gallium production from its production facility in Greece, which is currently under construction.
This is the second strategic commercial arrangement announced by METLEN for the future supply of gallium, further confirming the strong international demand for a reliable European source of supply. As global industries seek to diversify critical raw material supply chains, METLEN says that it is establishing itself as a long-term partner for leading industrial and technology companies across multiple regions.
The firm adds that the growing commercial interest reflects both the strategic importance of gallium and confidence in its integrated production model, which combines proprietary technology, secured feedstock from the refinery of its Aluminium of Greece plant and industrial facilities and large-scale production capabilities that are said to be unique in Europe.
METLEN says that, with each new commercial partnership, Greece is strengthening its position as an emerging hub for critical raw materials, while Europe is building a meaningful presence in one of the most strategically important value chains.
“The international response to our gallium project continues to exceed expectations,” says executive chairman Evangelos Mytilineos. “The successive commercial agreements we are announcing demonstrate that global industry is actively seeking reliable, high-quality and diversified supply sources,” he adds. “Through this investment, Greece is becoming part of a new global technology ecosystem, while Europe is steadily establishing its role in a strategic market that will underpin the next generation of industrial and technological innovation.”
With this new commercial agreement, it is almost certain that the entirety of the production of 50MT per annum will be sold out months before commencement of commercial production, planned for third-quarter 2027.
Beyond gallium, METLED reckons that these agreements validate the strategic direction of its Critical & Rare Metals (CRM), a sub-sector of its M Metals business unit.
Greece-based METLEN signs long-term commercial gallium supply agreement
